Meta is appointing Joel Kaplan as Chief Global Affairs Officer, replacing Nick Clegg, who is stepping down after a significant tenure that included managing scrutiny over elections and the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Kaplan, a former Republican staffer under George W. Bush, will transition into this role shortly before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, reflecting how tech firms are adjusting to a new political landscape. Clegg, who joined Meta in 2018, highlighted the evolving relationship between big tech and societal pressures during his time. Kevin Martin will take over Kaplan’s previous role as vice president of global policy.
